Credit card debt is a growing issue nationwide and it is weighing heavily on many households as we move through the second quarter of 2025. For example, recent data shows the average cardholder is ...

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Americans are carrying record levels of credit card debt right now, with the average cardholder owing about $8,000 in total. While carrying this type of debt is never ideal, especially at today's ...

Americans are carrying more credit card debt than ever, and with average credit card interest rates now topping 21%, even relatively small balances can quickly become a big drain on your finances.

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